Does a Mediator even look at court documents in CA?

Mediation is mandatory for custody but elective on other issues in family law in California. You can still choose a private mediator for custody...

What form do I use to waive past due child support?

FL-626 can be used for this purpose - but typically if DCSS is involved. I have seen self-drafted forms which accomplish the same - this means...

Case law says that finances should not matter - that money in itself does not replace, caring nurturing and love invested in bonding with children....

The dog is an asset. Except for some provisions under Domestic Violence Protection Act, dogs are treated as 'property' in divorce cases. That...

What can I do about this illegal dad of mine who is all of a sudden denying my tuition?

Most child support orders end under FC 3901 - read that. To go back and set aside based upon fraud is subject to limitations. Some parents do...

How can DCSS get away with placing child support on someone merely on one side testimony. What steps do I need to investigate.?

It is likely that you were served with papers but did not do anything. The court would not enter an order unless service was proper. You could...

Can the father of baby get overnights When baby is only two months old?

There are 168 hours in a week, so if he is asking for forty per cent he is asking for about sixty seven hours each week. I suppose it will be...

My ex is lying in court and is trying to get the custody overturned, What can I do to prove to the court he is lying?

Firstly, violations of the restraining order may be reported to the police. A typical exception might be communications regarding the child that...

Can I husband sell/give away cars, and other high $ items when in the middle of a divorce, if they were bought during marriage?

Read the Summons FL 110 which lists the ATROs. Neither party is meant to do dispose of any property except in the ordinary course of business. On...

How do I lodge a transcript?

If the transcript if from another court and you want this court to take judicial notice, you obtain a certified copy of the transcript or...